Senior Spotlight: Anika Iverson

As graduation draws near, we’re sitting down with the class of 2025 to talk about their time at Sioux Falls Lutheran School and what the future holds.

Name: Anika Iverson

College/University accepted to: Dordt University

Intended field of study: Social Work

What makes Dordt University a good fit for you?
It is close to home, so I can come home if I want to over the weekend, but it is far enough away for me to be on my own.

How did you feel when you received the news of your acceptance?
Very excited.

How did you decide on a school/field of study?
I have always wanted to work with kids and especially to be able to work with them one-on-one.

Which classes, programs, and/or faculty at Sioux Falls Lutheran School helped support your interest in your planned career field?
Mrs. Fisher’s CTE Human Development class and Mr. Albers’s Psychology class.

Please share any other activities that had a significant impact on you during your time at SFLS.
I was in marching band and involved in drama.

What is your favorite Bible verse?
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” —1 Timothy 4:12

About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is a family community committed to developing capable Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, our vision is to partner with families in preparing children, as led by the Holy Spirit, for faithful and bold use of their God-given gifts to navigate and serve a complex world with the love of Christ.